Just outside New Orleans on the opposite side of the Mississippi River, you will find the city of Gretna Louisiana. The city is located along Interstate 90 a few miles from the Jean Lafitte Preserve and the Navel Air Station of New Orleans.
There are several medical centers in the area as well as the Our Lady of Holy Cross College. Of course, you could just head over the bridge into Big Easy to attend Tulane University or Xavier University while renting an apartment in Gretna.
Louisiana Fire Museum on Lafayette Street is the oldest, continuously active volunteer fire company in the United States. See their 1876 steam fire pumper that was pulled by men. German-American Cultural Center on Huey P. Long Ave artifacts, photographs, and maps tell the story of German immigrants to the area. There are many other attractions throughout the area such as a wax museum, voodoo house and casinos along with lots of Cajun cooking and Jazz music.
As you search for Gretna apartments, you will find some close to I-90 and near Belle Chasse Highway.
A post office in Gretna is located at 406 Gretna Boulevard. The phone number is 504-363-4986.
Average Rent in Gretna, LA
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